IT Certifications

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IT Certifications

• To obtain a certificate specializing in a
  certain aspect of the Information Technology
  Industry

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IT Certifications
Today many managers require a certification when
recruiting for a position in the Information
Technology Industry. This helps to ensure the
employee is highly specialized in their role in
order to implement, manage, and troubleshoot
their organizations network, whether it be a LAN
(Local Area/Client Server Network) or WAN (Wide
Area Network) to the fullest extent
possible. With todays increasing IT functions,
organizations must have the best, most
up-to-date, secure network possible to maintain
the business and integrity of the organizations
information.
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There are Many Types of IT Certifications

• Novell/Linux Certifications specializing in LAN
  systems, software based on file-server technology
• Microsoft Certifications specializing in
  Microsoft products/technologies to allow
  implementation as part of a business/organization
• Cisco Systems Certifications specializing in
  the (WAN) network profession routing, switching,
  network security, and service provider
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
  Certifications specializing in the business side
  of IT, how to effectively and efficiently manage
  a project, on time an under budget, including IT
  projects.
• Software Certifications specializing in a
  specific software application.
• IT Security Certifications specializing in the
  security and safety of the network and
  organization.
• And many more

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Novell/Linux

• Novell Certified Linux Professional (NCLP)
• Novell Certified Linux Engineer (NCLE)
• CNA Certified Novell Administrator
• CNE Certified Novell Engineer
• CLE Certified Linux Engineer
• And many more.
• http//www.novell.com

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Microsoft

• MCP Microsoft Certified Professional
• MCDST Microsoft Certified Desktop Technician
• MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
• MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• And many more
• http//www.microsoft.com

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Cisco Systems

• CCNP Certified Cisco Network Professional
• CCNA Certified Cisco Network Associate
• CCIE Certified Cisco Internetwork Expert
• And many more
• http//www.cisco.com

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PMI

• PMP Project Management Professional
• CAPM Certificate of Associate Project Management
• And many more
• http//www.pmi.org

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Software Certifications

• CSQA Certified Software Quality Analyst
• CSPM Certified Software Project Manager
• And many more..
• http//www.softwarecertifications.com

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IT Security

• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security
  Professional
• ISA Internet Security and Acceleration
  Certificate
• ISSEP Information Systems Security Engineering
  Professional
• http//www.intenseschool.com

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Did you Know

• PC Magazine reports that it was stated by
  the commerce department in December 2003 that
  there was a 6.4 growth in the certified
  technical industry.
• This total was up from1.6 in 2002!
• http//www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,113915,0
  0.asp

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2002-2003 Growth Chart